Obviously there are bigger issues playing out here than what you or I would normally do in the same situation.Personally having a tremendous amount of practical and real experience with MOTIVATED sellers, let me tell you that they don't care.

@Darrin Carey and @Ozzy Smith Thank you both so much for taking the time a couple months ago to drop knowledge on me when I was JUST JUST starting out, I know I am still green, but I was practically neon fluorescent green when I talked with you guys.

As long as they are prepared to have their license released back into the ether and not be able to practice any real estate then they are welcome to go for it. 

Maybe you start taking shortcuts (possible doing illegal things, or shady business practices).

Our CM team works flat rate, our incentive is to fight or eliminate change orders, CO's make us look bad to client.Getting multiple bids a good practice either way.

Have you looked into buying a building to locate your practice in?

I've seen examples of companies that don't answer the phone, only have 4 hours a week that Tenants can come into the office, practice just horrible screening practices, take weeks to respond to maintenance issues... the list goes on.  

Go to an agent who will look out for your interests with regard to the contract, earnest money, local practices and what not. 

An email inquiry to the local city or county would probably be fruitful   I don't know about other counties,  but king county has several books/pamphlets that focus on fair housing best practices.   

Property Manager shall be, and Owner authorizesProperty Manager to be, named as an additional insured party on Owner's policies.Is this common practice?